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The Cost Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Prevention and How it Impacts You
Do you want to see yourself as a humanitarian or an economic genius? Here is how you can do both at the same time!
What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Become a Mentor
The process of becoming a mentor is a very important one. Here are some next steps for volunteers who have been invited to training.
A New Life, Sunny Side Up
Haley had a depressed mood for over a year, and then she found a way out. Here's her true story — an uplifting 90-second read.
A World of Empathy — One of America’s Front Line Healthcare Workers
We can control our reaction to the challenges we face. Here is a great example, one of our frontline healthcare workers. A 90-second inspirational read.
From Homelessness to Singing and Dancing: How One Eight Year Old Found Her Way
This is what it can look like when systems work together to benefit a child facing adversity. A two-minute inspirational true story.
Someone Special
An inspirational 90-second read featuring Great Life mentor Greta Cairns who shares her gifts with others.
Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences
Childhood stress and trauma can have significant health and life impacts. This true story offers a winning way out.
Waiting in the Rain
Learn more about ADHD, and a community approach to help, in this 90-second true story.
You Could Be the Difference in a Foster Child's Life
She wakes up early each week, excited to see her mentor. Learn how you can bring joy to a foster child in this 90-second read.
The American Dream — Featuring Sheila Deng
Sacrifice, risk-taking and hard work helped this mentor to achieve the American dream.
Good for the World — Maranda Heckler
A 90-second inspirational read about someone who is making her life count.